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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
Entertainment
Charlotte Roszko

Strawberry Field launches huge programme of events to celebrate International Beatleweek

Beatles fans are invited to celebrate International Beatleweek with a calendar of events at Strawberry Field.

Running from today, Wednesday, August 24 to Tuesday, August 30, International Beatleweek provides fans with the opportunity to enjoy a series of live music events in celebration of the iconic band. At Strawberry Field, there will be a performance from local pianist Emma Weeks, a variety of Beatles covers from local band, There's Moo and a solo set from acclaimed John Lennon tribute, Jimmy Coburn.

There will also be performances from Tom Corfield, the Lockdown Ukulele Band and the community choir, Sing Your Socks Off. Guests can also watch artist Shannon MacDonald, who is known for her Beatles portraits, create a work of art live on site.

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While enjoying the live performances at Strawberry Field, visitors can also learn more about the history of the site by taking in the interactive visitor exhibition. Guests can also experience the Lennon Wired art exhibition, which was created by renowned pop artist, James Wilkinson, and features artwork created using the microphone leads that John Lennon used to record 'Imagine.'

Sue Harvey, commercial manager at Strawberry Field, said: "International Beatleweek is something our city should be extremely proud of, as we celebrate our most famous sons. I am so excited to welcome everyone from local families to fans from across 40 countries to Strawberry Field - a place of huge significance in the history of The Beatles, in what promises to be a wonderful week of activity and performances.

"For almost 70 years, our grounds have been filled with the sounds of joy, laughter and music from the young people who have lived and played here - including John Lennon. Let's keep that tradition alive during International Beatleweek."

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